Meet the minister

Michelle
DeSimone

Biblical teaching. Everyday encouragement.

Michelle DeSimone is a minister, contributing author, and community volunteer who shares biblical teaching and encouragement for everyday life. Through her messages at River Church Jersey, she invites people to open the Scriptures, deepen their faith in Jesus, and grow in their understanding of God’s grace.

Michelle’s story also includes a deeply personal journey of rediscovery. In her contribution to Creativity Is: Whatever You Want It To Be, published under the name Michelle Lee DeSimone, she writes candidly about years spent measuring her worth through achievement, perfectionism, and the approval of others. Her chapter explores the courage it takes to seek help, release those expectations, and make room for joy.

For Michelle, dance became an important part of that journey. Rediscovering something she had loved since childhood helped her reconnect with herself and her Creator. Alongside prayer and quiet reflection, it offered space to step away from the demands of daily life and embrace creativity without needing to prove herself. She describes growth as an ongoing practice—learning to pause, make a different choice, and trust God with what she cannot control.

Grace with Michelle brings her biblical teaching, scripture reflections, and encouragement into one welcoming place. Whether you are navigating a difficult season, rediscovering your sense of purpose, or seeking a deeper relationship with Christ, you are invited to listen, reflect, and grow in grace.